Hdr Fee Earner

Puro Associates; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

23 days' annual leave

Birthday off

Income protection

Dental plan

Critical illness cover

Death in service cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Puro Associates in Liverpool is recruiting a Housing Disrepair Solicitor / Fee Earner to join a growing team on a hybrid basis. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to settlement, handling pre- and post-litigated housing disrepair claims with autonomy and a strong client focus.

The role emphasizes negotiating settlements, dealing with complex housing conditions matters, and maintaining billing performance while delivering excellent client care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Housing Disrepair claims (pre- and post-litigated).
• Ability to manage own caseload with autonomy.
• Strong negotiation and client-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from instruction to settlement, incl. pre- and post-litigated housing disrepair claims.
• Handle fast track, small claims, and multi-track matters with appropriate strategy.
• Draft and respond to interlocutory applications and liaise with Counsel.
• Maintain high client service standards and achieve billing targets.

Skills

Housing Disrepair experience

Caseload management

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Housing Disrepair Solicitor / Fee Earner

Location: Liverpool / Hybrid

Salary: Competitive DOE

Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

Puro Associates are working with an established legal practice in Liverpool that is looking to strengthen its Housing Disrepair team.

They are looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor, Fee Earner or Paralegal who has a strong background handling their own caseload of pre- and post-litigated claims.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team where you will have genuine autonomy over your caseload, work on a range of claims and have the opportunity to develop your career.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload from instruction through to settlement, including:

• Managing pre- and post-litigated Housing Disrepair claims.
• Handling your own caseload with a high level of autonomy.
• Dealing with complex Housing Conditions matters.
• Drafting and dealing with interlocutory applications.
• Liaising with Counsel and providing instructions where required.
• Handling small claims, Fast Track and Multi-Track matters.
• Negotiating settlements and progressing claims effectively.
• Providing a high level of client care throughout the life of each case.
• Working towards agreed targets and maintaining strong billing performance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Housing Disrepair experience – essential.
• Experience managing a caseload of pre- and post-litigated claims.
• Good knowledge of the CPR and Housing Conditions case law.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and telephone skills.
• A target-driven approach while maintaining excellent client care.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Personal Injury experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary.

• Bonus scheme.
• 23 days' annual leave.
• Birthday off
• Income protection.
• Dental plan.
• Critical illness cover.
• Death in service cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Genuine career development opportunities within an established legal practice.